It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Janet Kempf after a short but very courageous battle with cancer.

Jan is lovingly remembered by her husband of 37 years Brian, her daughter Brenda (Matt), grandchildren Brandon and Katelyn, sister Barbara (Dave), brother Kevin (Nancy), stepfather Peter and many other relatives and friends. She will also be sadly missed by her good friend Shenny and many of her adopted family at Canadian Tire in Kamloops.

She was predeceased by her sister Joy, brother Norbert and parents Henry and Caroline.

Jan was born in Burns Lake, B.C., and grew up in Southbank, B.C. She then went to high school in Houston, B.C., lived with her husband in Houston, B.C., Terrace, B.C., Mackenzie, B.C., Prince George, B.C. and the last 6 plus years here in Kamloops where she fell in love with the city.

Everyone who came into contact with her will always remember her frank but gentle manner, her friendly smile and her infectious laugh.

Thanks to everyone who helped during Janet's illness, especially staff at Community Care Nursing, Royal Inland Hospital and the Kamloops Cancer Clinic.

A short Celebration of her life will be held at Schoening Cremation Centre, #8-177 Tranquille Road on Friday, September 28th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Janet's name to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T1.